Rent increases.
Rental Demand versus Rental Supply: When there is an imbalance of either the rental market will respond accordingly – whether … Read More
Summer pool fun… stay safe in 2022!
With plenty of hot weather still to come this summer, inflatable and portable swimming and wading pools seem like a … Read More
How to look after your garden whilst on holidays.
The ‘silly season’ is in full swing, and everyone has planned for Christmas Day… the food is organised and the … Read More
Paying rent – don’t complicate it.
The rental market in the Barossa Valley remains extremely active. The next couple of months will see a high number … Read More
Can I sell my rental property? – Part 2
Following my previous ‘Rental Tip’ at the beginning of this month, I thought I would add some more information on … Read More
Can I sell my rental property?
Yes, a landlord can sell their rental property anytime, if it doesn’t contravene the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). The Barossa … Read More
Access to a rental property.
“What do you mean I cannot go to the rental property today?” “Are landlords allowed to come to the routine … Read More
What is ‘a pet’?
Whilst the rumblings are continuing in our State Parliament regarding whether pets in rentals should be left at the discretion … Read More
Dos & dont’s for septic tanks
Did you know the majority of Barossa townships’ sewerage system are actually septic tanks with either an on-site drainage system … Read More
Watch out for signs of damp and mould.
As winter is fast approaching us and the temperatures are dropping outside, we tend to shut up our houses to … Read More
Pets in rental properties
Did you know that South Australia is one of the last states where a landlord must grant permission for a … Read More
Garden Maintenance and Watering
The facts are simple when it comes to looking after the gardens and yards: it is a shared responsibility between … Read More
COVID-19 vs Rent Increases
Recently there was a lot of talk on a chat site discussing the fact that landlords were either taking advantage … Read More
Tenant alterations… but it’s only a hook?
Recently I was speaking with a landlord who had experienced their tenants installing multiple hooks into the walls of their … Read More
Beware of rental scammers.
We received a call from a prospective tenant enquiring about one of our rental listings on the internet. This seemed … Read More
Who is responsible for pest and vermin eradication during a tenancy?
It’s a million-dollar question which can cause conflict between a tenant and landlord, but it shouldn’t if you stick to … Read More
How do we determine ‘fair wear and tear’?
This topic can be a contentious issue when it comes to the landlord and tenant (or the Rental Manager and … Read More
Demand for rentals is high: what that means for your rental application.
The word ‘unprecedented’ has been used so much since March this year, however, it remains the perfect word to describe … Read More
Why you should maintain your rental property
Recently a rental property was becoming vacant and we suggested to the landlord to make two improvements to the property … Read More
Rent relief grants to assist residential tenants.
As life is starting to resemble some degree of normality in South Australia there are still people feeling or yet … Read More
Inspections during COVID-19.
As some of the COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted or reduced, the real estate industry has had good news over … Read More
Temporary Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1995
How quickly our lives have changed! Many new procedures have been implemented to adapt to the necessary requirements to get … Read More
Celebrating women in business.
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The … Read More
Moving and living with COVID-19.
How many times in the last few weeks have we heard “we are living in unprecedented times”? We have seen … Read More
Caravan living.
Over the last couple of decades, we have seen a growing numbers of ‘grey nomads’ trading their homes and hitting … Read More
Communication is the key to an effective tenancy.
A key element to an effective tenancy is the art of communication. As a rental manager we have an important … Read More
This is the crazy season when applying for a rental property!
As we lead up to the New Year the demand for rental properties in the Barossa Valley and surrounding areas … Read More
BRS celebrates first year of success!
Barossa Rental Specialists celebrated our first year of success at a wine and nibbles afternoon for 75 people held at … Read More
Let’s talk about bond refunds.
Over the last few months, we have discussed the importance of in-going, routine and final inspections which leads to one of the … Read More
The importance of setting up a tenancy correctly with an accurate in-going inspection report.
The other month we were discussing the importance of routine inspections and if a tenant keeps on top of the … Read More
Applying for a rental property.
The last few months have been extremely busy with people requiring rental properties. The Barossa has seen a strong demand … Read More
Licensing now required for all Residential Property Managers.
11 Nov 16 The Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) is delighted at the announcement today from the State … Read More
Terminating a fixed term contract.
Some landlords are unsure about the procedures for ending a fixed term contract. A rental agreement is a legal document … Read More
Are you thinking of increasing the rent?
If you are, are you aware that several legislative changes have happened in the industry which will affect the way … Read More